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Important Safety Information
ZXT54 & ZXT60 Pro Zero Turn Mowers 357-271M
7/30/12
Table of Contents
These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in
this manual.
Practice Safe
Maintenance
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Understand procedure before
doing work. Use proper tools and
equipment, refer to Operator’s
Manual for additional information.
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Work in a clean dry area.
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Put mower in park, turn off
engine, and remove key before
performing maintenance.
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Allow mower to cool completely
before performing maintenance.
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Disconnect battery ground cable
(-) before servicing or adjusting
electrical systems or before
welding on implement.
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Do not grease or oil mower while
in operation.
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Inspect all parts. Make sure parts
are in good condition and installed
properly.
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Remove buildup of grease, oil or
debris.
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Remove all tools and unused
parts from mower before
operation.
Keep Riders
Off Machinery
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Riders obstruct the operator’s
view, they could be struck by
foreign objects or thrown from the
machine.
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Never allow children under 16
years of age to operate
equipment.
Avoid High
Pressure Fluids Hazard
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Escaping fluid under pressure can
penetrate the skin causing
serious injury.
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Avoid the hazard by relieving
pressure before disconnecting
hydraulic lines or performing work
on the system.
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Make sure all hydraulic fluid
connections are tight and all
hydraulic hoses and lines are in
good condition before applying
pressure to the system.
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Use a piece of paper or
cardboard, NOT BODY PARTS, to
check for suspected leaks.
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Wear protective gloves and safety
glasses or goggles when working
with hydraulic systems.
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If an accident occurs, see a
doctor immediately. Any fluid
injected into the skin must be
treated within a few hours or
gangrene may result.
